Abstract
The kenaf core powder has been treated with benzoyl chloride in PVC/ENR/kenaf core powder composites. The presence of benzoyl chloride grafting on kenaf core powder was evident by infrared analysis. PVC/ENR/kenaf core powder composite samples were prepared using Haake Polydrive at 140°C, with different untreated and treated kenaf core powder loading (5, 10, 15 and 20 phr). The tensile and morphological properties of the composites were investigated. The enhancement of mechanical properties suggested that the treatment improved the interfacial adhesion between kenaf core powders with PVC/ENR matrix. The improvement of adhesion was clarified by SEM micrographs.
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